Synonyms for Pair (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (two items of the same kind):
brace, couple, couplet, duet, duo, span, twain, twosome, yoke, distich, duad, dyad
WordNet sense 2 (form a pair or pairs):
pair off, partner off
WordNet sense 3 (occur in pairs):
geminate
WordNet sense 4 (make love):
mate, mate
WordNet sense 5 (bring two objects, ideas, or people together):
match, twin
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